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EF53 CVE

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1299cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1299cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Ka Petrol 1299cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 48,183 miles on the clock, averaging 3,675 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 CVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,183
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
3,675

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading48,183 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,899
Average per year3,675
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 CVE 16k24k32k40k48k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,183 miles
Since last MOT+10,899 miles
PASS
Mileage37,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage37,284 miles
Since last MOT+7,910 miles
PASS
Mileage29,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,374 miles
PASS
Mileage265,478 miles
Since last MOT+239,013 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,465 miles
Since last MOT+2,805 miles
PASS
Mileage23,660 miles
Since last MOT+3,126 miles
PASS
Mileage20,534 miles
Since last MOT+856 miles
PASS
Mileage19,678 miles
Since last MOT+563 miles
PASS
Mileage19,115 miles
Since last MOT+1,433 miles
PASS
Mileage17,682 miles
Since last MOT+1,207 miles
PASS
Mileage16,475 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 CVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 CVE

What car is EF53 CVE?

EF53 CVE is an red Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF53 CVE?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 CVE was 48,183 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 CVE passed its MOT?

EF53 CVE has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2015.

Is EF53 CVE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 CVE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EF53 CVE?

EF53 CVE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.